Acute & maintenance treatment of schizophrenia & other psychoses 5-20 mg/day. Acute manic or mixed episodes in bipolar disorder 10-15 mg once daily. Moderate or severe manic episode 15 mg once daily for monotherapy or 10 mg daily in combination therapy. Prevention of recurrence of manic, mixed or depressive episode in bipolar disorder 5-20 mg/day.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
Special Precautions
Hyperglycemia or exacerbation of pre-existing diabetes. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Smoking. Pregnancy & lactation.